To celebrate turning 30 years old this year, Showcase Cinemas is giving anyone born in 1988 free tickets to its cinemas this weekend.

Showcase opened its first site in Nottingham in 1988 and 30 years on boasts 21 cinemas across the UK.

And now, those born in the same year as cult classics such as Rain Main, Big and Beetlejuice will be able to watch a film for free – including recent release Bohemian Rhapsody plus many more – across the 10/11 November.

To redeem, people born in 1988 need to simply turn up with a valid original passport or UK Driver’s Licence clearly showing their date of birth and present it at their local Showcase box office before the film of their choice.

Film fans celebrate the opening of the newly refurbished Showcase Cinema, rebranded into a flagship Showcase Cinema de Lux.

And in 2008, Showcase launched its Cinema de Lux brand in the UK, giving filmlovers the opportunity to see the latest blockbuster offerings and event cinema screenings in unrivalled comfort, on the biggest, brightest screens boasting the latest in cinema innovation.

Mark Barlow, UK General Manager for Showcase Cinemas, said: “Turning 30 years old is a fantastic milestone for the Showcase brand and testament to the hard-work of our team.

“Since we opened the doors to our Nottingham site in 1988, we’ve grown in to 21 locations and led the market with the launch of the Cinema de Lux concept, and have further plans to grow the estate.

“We wanted to do something special to celebrate our 30 birthday and what better way to do that than by giving something back to those who arrived the same year we did!

Free Radio’s JD celebrates the opening of the newly refurbished Showcase Cinema, rebranded into a flagship Showcase Cinema de Lux.

To round off the momentous year, you can also catch a Flashback screening of the 1988 classic, Die Hard. Showing on Friday 7 December and Monday 10 December, watch Bruce Willis jump into action as his character, John McClane, attempts to save a group of hostages at a Christmas party.

For anyone looking to redeem the free film ticket, take along your ID to show proof of age across Saturday and Sunday November 10 and 11.